1993 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1993 BMW M5 and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 BMW M5. (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M5 | 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 5732 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1589 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
